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3232The Basics of Working with a Beverage Distributorhttps://togbev.com/2019/01/07/basics-working-beverage-distributor/
https://togbev.com/2019/01/07/basics-working-beverage-distributor/#respondMon, 07 Jan 2019 21:37:46 +0000https://togbev.com/?p=2284The planning is finished, the menu is set. Time to open the doors for business. Once you’ve opened your bar or restaurant, the task of streamlining your processes comes next. Learning to work with your new distributors and vendors can be one of the trickiest, yet most beneficial parts of managing your new business. Beyond […]

The planning is finished, the menu is set. Time to open the doors for business. Once you’ve opened your bar or restaurant, the task of streamlining your processes comes next. Learning to work with your new distributors and vendors can be one of the trickiest, yet most beneficial parts of managing your new business. Beyond paying your bills on time, choosing and maintaining a relationship with the right beverage distributor will help your business’s beverage service operate more smoothly.

Build a Lasting Relationship

Like everything else in business, working with a beverage distributor comes down to having a good relationship. Having a great rep that you can count on can make ordering and reordering a snap. Your rep can also come to learn your preferences and needs and may be able to make recommendations that improve your bottom line.

Paying your bills on time is the best way to stay on your distributor’s good side. You should also respect their business as if it were your own. Never refuse orders at delivery. If you have an issue with something you ordered, contact your rep and work it out professionally. This way you will always get the best service in response.

Product Pricing

Of course, one of the biggest incentives of having a great relationship with your distributor is getting the best prices on the products you want. Keep case costs in mind when ordering, and always make sure you are aware of the minimums. You will have to work with your rep to establish the best pricing for your bar or restaurant. You want to make sure you order enough to meet your demand, without having extra product left over.

To get the best rates, first, find out if the distributor’s prices are flexible. Then ask what you can do to get the best prices possible. If you have a good working relationship with your rep, you should be able to work together to find the best product offerings for your budget.

Machinery Repair

The distributor should be by your side, long beyond the sales process. Having a distributor that also provides repairs for your beverage equipment can help you keep from losing precious business because of downed machines. The distributor should be able to send someone over quickly if you’re are having any trouble with your machinery. Some beverage distributors can even work on machines they did not sell you. Make sure to discuss equipment repairs before anything happens, and make sure your agreement is outlined in your contract.

Switching it Up

Many restaurants and bars can benefit from adjusting their menus to offer specials or seasonal items. Having a larger distributor can offer you more options when it comes to inventory. From the latest trends in alcohol and spirits to natural juices and teas, you should be able to work with your rep to find new products to update your offerings.

Take Advantage of Promotional Assistance

Did you know, many beverage companies offer incentives and perks to help you promote their items? If you are planning a special event, reach out to your distributor to see if they have any available promotions at the time. They may be able to offer you anything from monetary incentives to fliers or branded merchandise such as cups, event menus, or t-shirts. They may even be able to send brand ambassadors to assist with an event or educate your staff about their new product offerings.

Accepting or Avoiding Incentives

There will be times when your rep may try to push you to buy a certain brand or product. This usually means that they have been offered an incentive to move as many cases of a specific brand or product as possible. Don’t be swayed if it’s not something that’s right for you. But, if it’s something you’re willing to try, you can use this to your advantage to get great prices on a few cases.

Following this advice will ensure you continually get great service from your wholesale beverage distributor. For wholesale beverage service in Santa Maria, CA, contact Tognazzini Beverage Service today at 800-549-1144.

]]>https://togbev.com/2019/01/07/basics-working-beverage-distributor/feed/0What to Consider When Choosing a Beverage Supplierhttps://togbev.com/2018/11/29/consider-choosing-beverage-supplier/
https://togbev.com/2018/11/29/consider-choosing-beverage-supplier/#respondThu, 29 Nov 2018 23:06:10 +0000http://togbev.com/?p=2201Whether you’re just opening your restaurant or refreshing your menu, be sure not to overlook your beverage selection. Beverages can be a great add-on to increase your profits and compliment your menu’s selection. But how do you decide on which wholesale beverage supplier in Santa Maria, CA to order from and which beverages to carry? […]

]]>Whether you’re just opening your restaurant or refreshing your menu, be sure not to overlook your beverage selection. Beverages can be a great add-on to increase your profits and compliment your menu’s selection. But how do you decide on which wholesale beverage supplier in Santa Maria, CA to order from and which beverages to carry?

Choosing the right supplier will help you decide on which beverages to carry. Finding a supplier that carries many types of drinks will make having consistent service much easier. Tognazzini Beverage Service in Santa Maria, CA offers a wide variety of drinks to meet your customers’ desires. They are the largest wholesale beverage supplier in the central coast of California. From soda, beer and wine, and juices, Tognazzini has something for every restaurant.

Equipment

Before you can serve your beverages you must have the right equipment. A full-service supplier like Tognazzini can provide taps, equipment, refrigerated dispensers and more. If you’re in the market for a new machine and need to obtain it quickly, Tognazzini can expedite the services for you and get your machine in-house in short order. Tognazzini also offers installation as well as maintenance and repairs for the machines.

Your supplier should be up on the latest trends in beverage service. Tognazzini carries “wine on tap,” a new way to serve wine and keep it fresher longer. New techniques and technology such as this can help you save money and provide more efficient restaurant service.

Soda and Juice

Look for a supplier that offers a broad array of nationally known products. Tognazzini carries brands such as Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, 7-Up, Canada Dry, Turbo Energy Drinks and Fruit Syrups.

Your beverage service is not complete without the proper ice. There are many forms of ice but the most popular are cubed, crushed, or chipped. Tognazzini provides many ice machines as well as ice to make your beverages perfect.

Perhaps the most important part of selecting a beverage supplier is quality customer service. Tognazzini not only sells and repairs the mechanical devices that you need to provide proper beverage service, but they take the time to ensure that you avoid problems by providing quality service and repairs to the machines they sell.

]]>https://togbev.com/2018/11/29/consider-choosing-beverage-supplier/feed/0Dirty Draft Beer Lines- Why You Should Carehttps://togbev.com/2018/08/20/dirty-draft-beer-lines-care/
https://togbev.com/2018/08/20/dirty-draft-beer-lines-care/#respondMon, 20 Aug 2018 20:55:17 +0000http://togbev.com/?p=1928With so many craft beers available these days, the market can be quite competitive. One bad sip can cause a bar or brewery to lose a customer. That’s why it’s always important to keep your draft lines clean. Dirty draft lines can completely change a beer’s taste and even make the drinker sick. What’s in […]

With so many craft beers available these days, the market can be quite competitive. One bad sip can cause a bar or brewery to lose a customer. That’s why it’s always important to keep your draft lines clean. Dirty draft lines can completely change a beer’s taste and even make the drinker sick.

What’s in My Beer Lines?

There are a few different elements you might find affecting your draft lines. Yeast, bacteria, mold, and beer stone are your most likely culprits.

When there is yeast in the lines you may see a white or grey color. Yeast is usually found as a surface growth on components of a tap system that is exposed to the air such as faucets, keg couplers, and drains. This may result from an extremely small amount left from the brewing process, or it may be wild yeast which floats in the air.

Mold can be introduced into your tap system through exposure to the air. Therefore, it can often be found as surface growth on components of a tap system that are exposed to air such as the faucets, keg couplers, and drains. Mold can be identified by its brown or black color.

Bacteria in beer may not be significantly harmful to human health but can cause upset stomach or illness. Bacteria will make a noticeable difference in appearance, aroma, and taste of your beer. The presence of bacteria in the beer can result in an “off taste” and cloudy appearance.

Beer stone is a buildup of calcium oxalate deposited from the raw materials like grain and water, used in the brewing process. Oxalic acids or salts are present in hops and may be created during the process of changing barley into malt.

Beer stone will build up and eventually flake off on the inside of the beer tubing if the tap system is not properly maintained. These flakes are often grey or brown in color and can have negative effects on the taste of your beer.

Cleaning and Maintaining Your Draft Lines

Bacteria, yeast, mold and beer stone can build up and quickly degrade the quality of the draft beer you serve. Beer lines (including couplers and faucets) need regular servicing. To clean the lines, you will likely need the help of a professional. The professional will use a beer line cleaning solution designed to attack and dissolve proteins, carbohydrates, hop resins, and biofilms; as well as kill bacteria, molds, and yeast. These elements will certainly affect the taste of your beer and can even make the drinker ill. Routine cleaning and proper tap maintenance are essential to maintain quality and keep the beer true to taste.

For residential applications, cleaning should be performed after every keg or at a minimum of every two weeks. For commercial applications, cleaning should be performed at least every two weeks or following brewery recommendations and/or state guidelines.

Clearly, keeping your draft lines clean is an important part of your beverage service. Providing consistently great tasting beer will keep customers coming back to your establishment. Tognazzini Beverage Service can provide professional draft line cleaning and tap maintenance for any tap system. They have been servicing the Santa Maria area since 1981 and can handle all of your beverage service needs. Contact us today with any questions you may have at 800-549-1144 or use our convenient Contact form.

]]>https://togbev.com/2018/08/20/dirty-draft-beer-lines-care/feed/0How to Choose the Right Ice and Beverage Dispenser for Your Restauranthttps://togbev.com/2018/07/06/choose-right-ice-beverage-dispenser-restaurant/
https://togbev.com/2018/07/06/choose-right-ice-beverage-dispenser-restaurant/#respondFri, 06 Jul 2018 15:46:44 +0000http://togbev.com/?p=1797While most people may come to your establishment for the food, your beverage service plays an equally important part in the dining experience. Having cold drinks available for customers on a hot day makes your establishment that much more enjoyable to be in. Having the proper dispensers and equipment will make beverage service simpler and […]

While most people may come to your establishment for the food, your beverage service plays an equally important part in the dining experience. Having cold drinks available for customers on a hot day makes your establishment that much more enjoyable to be in. Having the proper dispensers and equipment will make beverage service simpler and more profitable for your business. When it comes to choosing the right ice and beverage dispensers for your restaurant, these are some of the things you should consider:

What Type of Ice Will You Need?

Crushed, cube, or nugget; your ice choice can make all the difference in presentation and serving. Cubed ice is the most commonly used in restaurants, as it melts more slowly than other types, and can cool a beverage quickly. Since it melts slowly, cubed ice can reduce ice consumption and waste, therefore saving you money in the long run. Crushed ice is perfect for cocktails and soda. It gives the drink a perfect amount of cooling without watering it down. Nugget ice is chewable and small in size, making it perfect for smoothies, blended drinks, and other cold beverages.

What Type of Beverages Will You Serve?

You will have to decide what kinds of beverages your restaurant will have available. Most establishments will want to start by serving a variety of sodas. If you have a health-conscious clientele, juices and teas may also be a good addition. If you want to serve alcohol, you will have to decide what types of beer and wine to provide. Each type of beverage will have different dispensers, gas systems, and valves, so planning ahead is integral before selecting your machines.

Wine

When it comes to serving wine, today’s market offers you many great options. Kegged wine is becoming increasingly popular because it stays fresh longer and is easy to serve. If you want to have kegged wine, you will have to determine if your space is better suited for long-draw or short-draw systems. This will depend on how your bar is set up and where you have space available for the kegs. Tabletop dispensers are also available if you need to save space. The table top option, which uses traditional glass bottles, keeps the bottles cool and dispenses the wine using a tap. Tabletop dispensers allow opened bottles to stay fresh for weeks.

Beer

Craft beers are becoming increasingly popular, and different varieties have different needs. Most beer dispensers utilize CO2, but certain draft beers like stouts require a mixed beer gas consisting of nitrogen and CO2.

How Many Beverages Will You Serve?

Once you have decided the type of beverages you will have available, you should choose how many varieties of each you will carry. Carbonated beverage dispensers can have up to 12 flavor valves in one machine. If you also want to offer teas and juices, you will need separate dispensers for each flavor of those as well. You will have to decide how many beer taps to have, and how many kinds of wine to make available.

Other Features

Modern beverage equipment can come with a lot of great special features. Think about what added benefits could make beverage service easier for your restaurant and staff. Features like portion controls, push-button operation, self-serve features, and built-in splash guards can make a huge difference in how smoothly your beverage service operates. Your restaurant’s budget, size, and electrical and plumbing requirements should also be taken into consideration.

No matter what you decide to have on your beverage menu, Tognazzini Beverage Service can help you choose the right equipment for your restaurant. Contact us today with any questions you may have 800-549-1144 or use our convenient Contact form.

]]>https://togbev.com/2018/07/06/choose-right-ice-beverage-dispenser-restaurant/feed/0Wine On Tap: The New Way Restaurants Are Cutting Costs & Cutting Wastehttps://togbev.com/2018/04/06/wine-tap-new-way-restaurants-cutting-costs-cutting-waste/
https://togbev.com/2018/04/06/wine-tap-new-way-restaurants-cutting-costs-cutting-waste/#respondFri, 06 Apr 2018 17:33:36 +0000http://togbev.com/?p=1535Fresh wine at the pull of a tap. Who could ask for more? The food service industry is making the switch from glass bottles to wine dispensing kegs and boxes as a way to reduce waste, guarantee freshness, and cut costs. No more pulling corks, recycling bottles, and throwing away packaging. Having wine on tap […]

Fresh wine at the pull of a tap. Who could ask for more? The food service industry is making the switch from glass bottles to wine dispensing kegs and boxes as a way to reduce waste, guarantee freshness, and cut costs. No more pulling corks, recycling bottles, and throwing away packaging. Having wine on tap is a great way to streamline and speed up service.

With traditional bottled by-the-glass programs, a certain percentage of wine is wasted due to oxidization or being tainted by the cork. Kegged wine eliminates these problems, reducing waste and increasing profits. Kegged wine also saves winemakers the costs associated with packaging and shipping. These savings can be passed along to the restaurants, and then to the customers. This allows restaurants and bars to offer high-quality wine at a lower price.

Wine on tap also allows for more efficient service. There are no bottles to present, corks to fuss with, or foil to cut. This system also reduces your business’ impact on the environment by reducing waste from packaging and empty bottles.

There a few different options for dispensing systems. With a direct draw system, the kegs are located in the refrigeration units beneath the taps. This option is perfect for restaurants and bars that have space at or near the point of dispense. The direct draw system minimizes loss and ensures the best serving temperature.

If there is limited space at the bar, a long draw system should be considered. Similar to a long draw beer system or remote beer system, the kegs are located away from the taps. The beverage is carried by temperature-controlled lines to the taps. The protective lines ensure the wine is delivered to the point of dispense at the correct temperature.

The table top option, which uses traditional glass bottles, keeps the bottles cool and dispenses the wine using a tap. The table top option also allows opened bottles to stay fresh for weeks. There are also mobile dispensers available for events.

When it comes to choosing the proper gas, wine has different needs than a soda or beer tap. A mixed gas or beer gas will keep your wine the freshest and provide the most accurate taste. Unlike soda which requires CO2 for carbonation, wine produces its own CO2. Using pure CO2 can cause the wine to eventually carbonate. A blended gas of 75% nitrogen and 25% CO2 will keep the wine fresh and provide the taste that the vineyard had intended. For still red and white wine, 100% nitrogen or 100% argon can also be used. The exception is sparkling wine systems, which welcome carbonation. For sparkling wine, 100% CO2 can be used.

Regardless of which system is required, an expert will be needed to fit and install it. Tognazzini Beverage Service specializes in the distribution and installation of beverage systems, including wine-on-tap. They provide the systems as well as kegs and boxes of quality wines. Enlisting the services of a company like Tognazzini Beverage Service allows restaurants to acquire all the products needed to operate a wine on tap system from one source.

Call Tognazzini Beverage Service to discuss the possible ways to make your restaurant or bar operations run more smoothly and efficiently while bringing higher quality beverages to your clients’ palettes. We can be reached at 800-549-1144 or via our Contact form.

]]>https://togbev.com/2018/04/06/wine-tap-new-way-restaurants-cutting-costs-cutting-waste/feed/0‘Tis the Holidays Season—Drink It In!https://togbev.com/2018/01/10/tis-holidays-season-drink/
https://togbev.com/2018/01/10/tis-holidays-season-drink/#respondWed, 10 Jan 2018 16:37:10 +0000http://togbev.com/?p=1285The end of the year is quickly approaching and that means the Holidays are upon us! This gives everyone a reason to be cheerful and to celebrate. Whether it’s at home or at work, everyone wants in on the holiday festivities. So, deliver on the good times with the help of Tognazzini Beverage Service! Every […]

]]>The end of the year is quickly approaching and that means the Holidays are upon us! This gives everyone a reason to be cheerful and to celebrate. Whether it’s at home or at work, everyone wants in on the holiday festivities. So, deliver on the good times with the help of Tognazzini Beverage Service! Every party worth going to has tasty food, so make sure the party-goers have something just as delicious to wash it down with!

Office Parties: Although alcohol has become a regular on everybody’s guest-list, there are settings in which it’s not desired or appropriate. The office holiday party last year may have gotten a little out of hand and rumors about what may have happened still circle around the workplace. This year, nip the problem in the bud and stick with non-alcoholic drinks. Not only does this solve the potential excess-drinking problem, but we also have a selection of popular beverages that everybody will enjoy. We offer sodas and juices that pair excellently with any and all holiday platters and dishes. Chase down the hero sandwich Nancy brought in with a fresh glass of orange juice. Take a page out of the polar bear playbook and enjoy an ice-cold Coca-Cola to celebrate this time of year. No matter how you decide to celebrate, do it responsibly.

At-Home Celebration: The holidays are a time when everyone gets together to catch up and enjoy being in the presence of loved ones. And when we say everyone, we mean everyone—children, included! If Mom and Dad are having a “festive” beverage, why can’t the kids have something special (and age appropriate) to sip on? Make sure that the young ones don’t feel left out! Instead, make sure that there is something for them to enjoy—Tognazzini Beverage Service can help! We stock the most popular non-alcoholic drinks in the industry; whether your young ones like fresh juices or they prefer the taste of a carbonated beverage, we have what they’re looking for this holiday season. And let’s not forget that quality beverages make for great mixers. Not only will the kids enjoy their special holiday drinks, but the adults can also get creative with their cocktails. Dad can enjoy his Rum and Coke on the rocks while Junior can enjoy his apple juice on ice (hold the rum).

Tognazzini Beverage Service knows that you don’t want to just throw a holiday party—you want to make lasting memories. What better way to preserve memories than by providing non-alcoholic beverage options at this year’s holiday parties? They’re perfect for office events and help to keep everybody on their best workplace behavior. They’re also all-inclusive; whether guests abstain from drinking for personal reasons, just don’t like the taste, or are too young to legally imbibe alcohol, serving non-alcoholic beverages makes sure nobody feels left out—and that’s what the holidays are all about, right? Visit Toganizzini Beverage Service online to learn more about all we have to offer you this time of year: https://togbev.com/

]]>https://togbev.com/2018/01/10/tis-holidays-season-drink/feed/0One-Stop Shop – Tognazzini Beverage – The Bar Beverage Professionalshttps://togbev.com/2017/11/29/one-stop-shop/
https://togbev.com/2017/11/29/one-stop-shop/#respondWed, 29 Nov 2017 19:48:01 +0000http://togbev.com/?p=1172At one point, it was common to have a telephone, a music player, and a GPS as three separate devices. Then, smartphones were introduced to the market. Buyers swarmed to purchase the product. An all-in-one phone that has the capabilities of almost all our other electronic devices? It was a revolutionary idea that changed the […]

At one point, it was common to have a telephone, a music player, and a GPS as three separate devices. Then, smartphones were introduced to the market. Buyers swarmed to purchase the product. An all-in-one phone that has the capabilities of almost all our other electronic devices? It was a revolutionary idea that changed the landscape of the market. Then, other companies had to adapt to compete. Devices with limited capabilities became obsolete as there was no need to lug them all around when one smartphone can fit comfortably in a pants pocket. The all-in-one phone wasn’t a marketing gimmick, though. It was a way to create a superior customer experience, so the experts at Tognazzini Beverage Service took notes.

In an attempt to make our customer experience stand out amongst our competitors’, Tognazzini Beverage Service became a one-stop shop for all your beverage bar service needs. We are the largest foundation beverage distributor on the central coast of California, but we offer so much more. We provide the installation and repair services for your commercial kitchen equipment, but our expert team can also design your new kitchen or redesign an old one for maximum efficacy and efficiency to help your business be successful.

Much like not having to carry around tons of different devices because one smartphone has the capabilities of them all combined, buyers no longer have to go to multiple beverage services to get everything they require. Tognazzini Beverage Service provides the ice and beverage machines, the myriad of beverages that go with the machines, and the maintenance services to help keep them running like new. We sell in bulk to help you lower your overhead costs, in turn raising your revenue. For your convenience, to save money, and for the highest quality products and services, buy from Tognazzini Beverage Service. We are your one-stop shop for all of your beverage and commercial kitchen needs!

Call us at 800-549-1144 to speak with one of our Beverage Service Experts!

]]>https://togbev.com/2017/11/29/one-stop-shop/feed/0All Natural Juices & Teas are the new drink of choice at Restaurantshttps://togbev.com/2017/10/04/all-natural-juices-teas-are-the-new-drink-of-choice-at-restaurants/
https://togbev.com/2017/10/04/all-natural-juices-teas-are-the-new-drink-of-choice-at-restaurants/#respondWed, 04 Oct 2017 17:55:00 +0000http://togbev.com/?p=994Can you sense it? There’s been a subtle shift in the attitude towards health in this country. For a long time— too long, in fact— restaurant-goers in America preferred carbonated soda. It began with the original, but it spread towards diet flavors and zero-calorie options. The masses were swept up in the frenzy, popping cans […]

Can you sense it? There’s been a subtle shift in the attitude towards health in this country. For a long time— too long, in fact— restaurant-goers in America preferred carbonated soda. It began with the original, but it spread towards diet flavors and zero-calorie options. The masses were swept up in the frenzy, popping cans and opening plastic bottles with unsatisfying beverages inside. Even with the flashy fonts and the names on the side of the cans, though, there was no hiding that the ‘secret recipe’ was just a combination of chemicals hidden underneath mounds of sugar and carbonation. It was only a matter of time before the carbonated beverage phase came to an end and a new, fresh beverage would come to the forefront of people’s minds when they sought to quench their thirst.

With the changing of the guard, a new kind of beverage has stepped up. It’s true. You will no longer be able to clean a rusty bumper with it because Americans are no longer willing to settle for that kind of refreshment. All-Natural Juices and Teas, like the ones from Tognazzini Beverage Service, have become the American people’s number one choice in beverage. What it lacks in rust cleaning ability, it makes up for with natural flavors and health benefits.

The true differences between the chemically created carbonated beverages and the healthful All-Natural Teas and Juices found at Tognazzini Beverage Service begin at the production stage. Carbonated drinks, like cola, come from a factory. Here, they artificially create the chemicals and mix it with sugar. The soda is not the only end-product for companies that make these kinds of drinks, though. There are many harmful by-products, as well. These by-products of America’s former favorite beverage are dumped into local rivers and ruin ecosystems and environments that local people depend on for survival. Just last year, the people of Kerala, India took a major soda manufacturer to court for not only ruining their fresh water supply but also doing nothing to try to amend the damages.

None of the All-Natural Teas and Juices like the ones offered by Tognazzini Beverage Service come from a chemical plant. Instead, they come from regular, old-fashioned plants that grow in the ground. Juices, for example, are the product of squeezing a fruit or vegetable. The liquid that comes out is what gets bottled and consumed. It has essential vitamins and health benefits and the only by-product is the dried-up fruit or vegetable that was squeezed for the juice. It doesn’t pollute the environment, either. In fact, it stimulates the environment by encouraging humans to cultivate more plants to create the all-natural teas and juices. So, we are witnessing the age of a new era. No longer are restaurant patrons intrigued by the brown, carbonated liquid that comes from a chemical plant in a far-away place. Now, they are turning to the better solution—one that promotes the health of people and the well-being of the environment that it comes from. So, the next time you’re thinking about which beverages to purchase, think about the changing of the refreshment tides. Tognazzini Beverage Service is riding the wave with their All-Natural Teas and Juices. Call today to place an order: (800) 549-1144

]]>https://togbev.com/2017/10/04/all-natural-juices-teas-are-the-new-drink-of-choice-at-restaurants/feed/0Beverage Station Sanitation in the Food Service Industryhttps://togbev.com/2017/08/24/beverage-station-sanitation-in-the-food-service-industry/
https://togbev.com/2017/08/24/beverage-station-sanitation-in-the-food-service-industry/#respondThu, 24 Aug 2017 17:27:52 +0000http://togbev.com/?p=878The food service industry is a stickler when it comes to health and sanitation, and recently the conversation regarding the cleanliness of beverage stations has picked up traction. Beverage stations are thought to be generally cleaner than other equipment and areas used in a restaurant, but according to a 2010 study by the International Journal […]

]]>The food service industry is a stickler when it comes to health and sanitation, and recently the conversation regarding the cleanliness of beverage stations has picked up traction. Beverage stations are thought to be generally cleaner than other equipment and areas used in a restaurant, but according to a 2010 study by the International Journal of Food and Microbiology, beverage stations such as soda machines harbor more bacteria, and more dangerous bacteria, than previously supposed. Bacteria was found in half of the samples taken, and some samples tested at high levels of bacteria not only by foodservice industry standards but by that of general health and well-being. Not good.

As a leading distributor of beverage-related equipment, fixtures, and supplies for the foodservice industry, Tognazzini Beverage Service finds it imperative to keep all beverage equipment effectively sanitized. It is vital that beverage machines are cleaned and sanitized regularly since many people, employees and customers alike, touch and handle these machines many times each day.

Cleaning the machines before opening and after closing is a great start for ensuring that at least a minimal amount of bacteria will linger and/or be transferred from machine to person. Employees in the food service industry should take notice of the quantity of customers frequenting machines and surfaces and clean any that are used more often within a reasonable amount of time so as to avoid the potential risk of passing germs throughout the workday.

There are many approaches that companies may take to ensure that their food and beverage machines are properly cleaned and maintained to keep up with industry standards. Although it may seem less likely for a beverage machine to be home to an excessive amount of bacteria and germs, it is apparent that they hold a staggering amount of bacteria.

The risks and consequences associated with improper sanitation are extensive, difficult to surmount (especially once the FDA gets involved), and can even lead to the shutdown of food and beverage service sites that repeatedly do not meet industry standards. It is imperative for employees to take precautions in order to prevent any possible spread of the bacteria.

Luckily, Tognazzini Beverage Service distributes high-quality beverage machinery and equipment that is easy to keep clean and up to code with food service industry standards. They make staying clean and sanitized a breeze for those working in a food and beverage service business. If your company is seeking more efficient and effective means to stay a step ahead of industry standards, visit togbev.com or call (800) 549-1144 to learn more about how Tognazzini Beverage Service will help keep your beverage dispensers as fresh and clean as the day it was installed.

]]>https://togbev.com/2017/08/24/beverage-station-sanitation-in-the-food-service-industry/feed/0HFC vs. Sugar Canehttps://togbev.com/2017/07/18/hfc-vs-sugar-cane/
https://togbev.com/2017/07/18/hfc-vs-sugar-cane/#respondTue, 18 Jul 2017 15:34:03 +0000http://togbev.com/?p=780High Fructose Corn syrup versus natural cane sugar has been a hotly debated health topic for years. Is one better or worse than the other? Here at Tognazzini, we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of both as it relates to the foodservice industry. Many restaurants have stated that they would rather opt into […]

High Fructose Corn syrup versus natural cane sugar has been a hotly debated health topic for years. Is one better or worse than the other? Here at Tognazzini, we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of both as it relates to the foodservice industry. Many restaurants have stated that they would rather opt into more natural juices than sodas

HFC

High Fructose Corn Syrup is a huge villain in the American diet. It’s nearly impossible to find food these days without HFC in it. Manufactured from corn, it’s a liquid caloric sweetener that has increasingly made its way into foods and beverages in the last 50 years. Many soft drinks and processed foods contain added HFCS, as well as some canned goods and dairy products. HFCS is a syrup that you can simply dilute before consumption. With the rise in American Health problems, it’s imperative Americans find other alternatives to beverages with high fructose corn syrup.

Sugar Cane

Cane sugar has been in our diets for centuries now. Cane sugar has a granular structure and you need to dissolve it in water before use. Also, it easily breaks down in acidic environments, which can affect texture and sweetness when it is used in food preparation. Cane sugar may be more natural, but how much better is it really than HFC?

How Different are They?

The sweeteners are not that different! However, the individual sugars behave in your body differently. Glucose raises your blood sugar, and Fructose is only metabolized in your liver and then converted to fat. These sugars may look alike, however, the small difference in them can make huge differences in the long run. It’s time for America to take a good look at its health, and make the move from soda and HFC to natural juices and products that are better processed within our systems.